Kevin C. Greenlief is set to become the new Director of Finance for Alexandria, starting April 28, 2025.
City Manager James F. Parajon made the announcement on Thursday (April 24) following a nationwide search. Greenlief brings over four decades of public service experience to the table.
The City of Alexandria is gearing up for an important discussion on affordable housing preservation on April 29. The event, part of the Housing 2040 Master Plan process, will bring together local and regional partners to address this crucial issue.
According to the City of Alexandria, affordable housing preservation is “the act of investing in existing housing to enhance its long-term affordability, livability, and financial viability”.
If you’re looking to cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge tonight, be aware that it’s going to be opening just after midnight.
The city announced via Twitter that the bridge along Interstate 495 will close for about 15-to-20 minutes starting at 12:01 a.m. on Friday (April 25).
A new cafe has been proposed on King in Old Town.
An administrative special use permit was filed to open Kingsley Cafe on the first floor of 910 King Street. Submitted plans show an extensive interior renovation of the 900-square-foot townhouse built in 1900.
The City of Alexandria observed its 36th annual Days of Remembrance ceremony on Thursday (April 24) to commemorate victims of the Holocaust at Market Square in front of City Hall.
The ceremony featured a candle lighting, prayers, and reflections on the importance of remembrance and action against hatred.
For a moment, Zeina Azzam seemed lost for words.
On Tuesday, Alexandria’s outgoing poet laureate was praised by the City Council for her literary impact on the city. For the last three years, Azzam has written and read 23 original poems at the city’s birthday celebration and other significant events with thousands in the audience. She’s led poetry readings and workshops, visited schools, and judged poetry contests.
No injuries after multiple gunshots were reported early this morning in the area of Ben Brenman Park in Alexandria’s West End.
The Alexandria Police Department was alerted of four gunshots in the area of the park at around 2:20 a.m.
Around 150 students from Alexandria City High School participated in a financial literacy workshop at the Minnie Howard campus on Monday (April 21). Wells Fargo and the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, Inc. (SFEPD) organized the event as part of the Hands on Banking Initiative.
Students received personalized financial profiles and had to manage expenses within a set budget.
Virginia ranks 11th nationwide for housing affordability and homebuilding efforts, according to a new Realtor.com report released today (April 24).
The state receives a B-grade in the “Grading the States: Affordability & Homebuilding Report Cards,” which evaluates all 50 states on their ability to tackle housing challenges and meet future supply needs.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81 degrees. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 53 degrees. Southeast wind around six mph becoming calm in the evening. On Friday, expect a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 78 degrees. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
AlexRenew is proposing a $258.3 million budget for fiscal year 2026, along with a two-year rate adjustment to fund ongoing infrastructure investments, including the RiverRenew program.
The wastewater treatment authority plans a 5.0% rate increase beginning July 1, 2025, followed by a 5.7% increase starting July 1, 2026. For the average residential customer using 4,000 gallons of water monthly, this translates to approximately $2.76 more per month in the first year and an additional $3.31 per month in the second year.
